I read the post regarding the East Grand Rapids MI1921 REO-Boyer with great interest! This was thevery first motorized apparatus that the FD purchased.It originally was just a chemical engine and the frontmounted pump was added at a later date.

This apparatus is still in existence in its original conditionincluding the paint and gold leaf. The chemical tank andfixtures are still in place along with most of the originalsmall tools and equipment. The pump still works!

This apparatus was owned by one of the Founding Membersof the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society and upon thismember's passing the apparatus was bequeathed to ourorganization.

This engine has a cast-iron medallion #1 on the front as thatwas the customary way of EGRFD numbering its apparatusback then. (I think I have seen #2 shown elsewhere on thiswebsite, but I believe it is/was a different manufacturer.)

We actively display, parade and exhibit this articfact at manyevents around the state of Virginia each year. It is presentlyhoused in a fire station in the Virginia Beach area.

This vehicle is in marvelous shape to be over 90 years oldand used as much as it has!

Hope this information helps. Here are a few pics of it out and about.(Photos are mine from my camera)